IRT MEPhI
Located at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI) in Moscow, Russia, IRT MEPhI is a 2.5 MWth pool-type research reactor. It is primarily used for student training and research in neutron activation analysis. Operational since the 1960s, it continues to play a key role in nuclear education
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IRT MEPhI
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Russia Russia Operator: mephi--moscow-engineering-physics-institute Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 2.5 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI) in Moscow, Russia, IRT MEPhI is a 2.5 MWth pool-type research reactor. It is primarily used for student training and research in neutron activation analysis. Operational since the 1960s, it continues to play a key role in nuclear education and scientific development.
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IRT-type pool reactor at MEPhI Moscow. Used for student training and research.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS — General database for reactor information, specific record for IRT MEPhI may be available under research reactors for Russia.
- Wikipedia - IRT MEPhI — Overview of MEPhI, with potential mentions of the IRT research reactor.
- MEPhI Official Website — Official site of Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, operator of IRT MEPhI, with details on research facilities.
- World Nuclear Association - Russia Profile — Country profile for Russia, including information on research reactors like IRT MEPhI.
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